CORONA, CA–( EMWNews – April 4, 2008) –

Key Facts

— 30% of consumer calls to Hansen’s requested the switch to cane sugar

— According to a recent statement from the FDA,

products containing high fructose corn syrup cannot be considered ‘natural’

and should not be labeled as such

— Many dietary organizations recommend products sweetened with cane sugar instead of

artificial sweeteners

— Some studies

suggest high fructose corn syrup is partially responsible for rising

incidence of obesity and diabetes

— Many consumers prefer the

taste of cane sugar to high fructose corn syrup

— Hansen’s Natural now makes sodas sweetened with natural

cane sugar

Hansen’s Natural, a leading marketer

of all-natural and functional beverages, has replaced high fructose corn

syrup with real cane sugar in its line of exotic-flavored, all-natural

sodas. Hansen’s said consumers requested the formulation change. The

company has begun shipping naturally sweetened Hansen’s soda to grocery and

natural food stores nationwide and sodas will appear on shelf beginning

this spring/summer. Hansen’s Natural Sodas are available in a variety of

great-tasting natural flavors derived from extracts of exotic fruits and

spices from around the world. The line contains no preservatives, no

artificial flavors or colors, no sodium, and no caffeine. Hansen’s Natural

Sodas are also gluten free and dairy free and OU Kosher certified.

Quotes

“Consumers asked and we listened,” said Gregg Arends, vice president,

marketing for Hansen’s. “Mother Nature had it right, real sugar tastes

better than corn syrup. Why mess with what works?”

“I commend Hansen’s Natural for removing the high fructose corn syrup from

their sodas,” said Jane Hersey, National Director of the Feingold

Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to research and awareness

of the impact of food and food additives on health, learning and behavior.

“As a mom and consumer-advocate, I believe it’s essential that companies

use natural ingredients in their products; it’s the healthier choice.”

Hansen’s Natural sodas come in these delicious flavors: Kiwi Strawberry,

Vanilla Cola, Mandarin Lime, Ginger Ale, Key Lime, Cherry Vanilla,

Grapefruit, Creamy Root Beer, Raspberry, Orange Mango and new Pomegranate

flavor.

The company notes that while it heeded consumers’ request for all natural

cane sugar, it cannot always comply with all consumer demands. For this

reason, the company was not able to provide Eileen in Cedar Rapids with

peanut-gouda soda. But, feel free to keep the suggestions coming — the

next great flavor may yet be discovered.

Relevant Links

— Feingold Organization – http://www.feingold.org/pg-sugar.html

— Medical News Study – http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/79969.php

— Daily KOS – http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/4/9/173518/3645

— FDA on cane sugar –

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/printNewsBis.asp?id=84404

— Hansen’s cane sugar –

http://www.hansens.com/products/products.php?subcat=1&color=soda

About Hansen Natural Corporation

For more than 70 years, Hansen Natural Corporation has satisfied consumer

demand for superior quality and delicious, healthy and natural beverages.

Consumers trust our quality and families consume our beverages with full

confidence. Hansen’s brand products are free of preservatives and contain

no artificial colors or flavors. Based in Corona, Calif., Hansen Natural

markets and distributes Hansen’s Natural Sodas, Sparkling Refreshment,

fruit juice Smoothies, Junior Juice juice, iced teas, juice cocktails,

apple juice and juice blends, Blue Sky beverages and Fizzit. Please visit

www.Hansens.com for more information.

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